What is discontinuation in SAP SCM-APO-MD - Master Data?

SAP Term: discontinuation

• Component: SCM-APO-MD

• Component Name: Master Data

• Description: A material is replaced by another one after a certain date. Discontinuation refers to a single step, as opposed to supersession chains that consist of several discontinuation steps.

Smart SAP Assistant

• Key Concepts: 
  Discontinuation in SAP SCM-APO-MD Master Data is the process of ending the production and sale of a product or service. This process can be done for a variety of reasons, such as when a product is no longer profitable or when a company wants to focus on other products. Discontinuation can also be done to reduce costs or to make room for new products.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP SCM-APO-MD Master Data, discontinuation is done by setting the status of the product or service to “discontinued”. This will prevent any further orders from being placed for the product or service and will also prevent any further production of the product or service. Additionally, any existing orders for the product or service will be cancelled.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When discontinuing a product or service, it is important to consider how this will affect customers and suppliers. It is important to communicate the discontinuation to customers and suppliers in advance so that they can make alternative arrangements. Additionally, it is important to consider how discontinuing a product or service may affect other products or services that are related to it. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Discontinuation is closely related to other processes such as phase-out and end-of-life management. Phase-out is the process of gradually reducing production and sales of a product or service over time, while end-of-life management is the process of managing the end of a product’s life cycle.